would a 53cm frame be too much of a stretch for someone whos 5'9-5'11?

can i wear a size 9 shoe? i'm 175lb.

Check the your leg inseam and check the standover for the bike. This is a quick, and ony of many, way to see if it is a decent size for you. I'm going to have to say get the next size up or the one after that. What frames are you looking at?

It's definitely in your range, but it's the seat tube and the top tube that you need to take in consideration, not just the former...

id guess that would be a negative stretch

but i dont have access to your body

I'm about 5'9", and I ride a 53cm Soma Rush. I think it's probably a tad small, and my next frame will be larger, but it's not bad. It's comfortable.

I always wonder though if I had a larger frame that fit perfectly if I'd be even more comfortable, so who knows.

i mean i just bought a frame on impulse and then was like "oh wait that might me pretty uncomfortable" .but i guess i feel better now?

5'9" to 5'11"... isn't that too tall for a 53cm?

I'm 5'7" and I ride a 53cm.

I'm the same height and ride the 55cm soma rush. I'm very comfortable on it. I could have easily fit on the 57cm.

alright i'll build it up nice and see if it fits me and if not sell it on ebay.

i hope you are closer to 5'9"

Yeah, I've been noticing lately all my friends who are about the same size ride alot bigger bikes, and after riding a bunch of theirs I definitely notice it. I need a new bike!

yeah im your same height but i ride a 57 soma. the TT length was soooo much nicer. (with the 100 stem length+bullhorns)

It depends. You may have to play around with a longer stem or seatpost set back. What's the TT? And do you have long/short legs, long/short torso? Do you like to ride with a flat back? Do you adhere to KOPS?

I think a 57 might be a tad large for me, but I definitely need something bigger. I think I'm going to get a Pista Concept/Felt/Fuji Track Pro or something along those lines to race and keep the Soma as the street/beater bike.

Oh, and FWIW, I'm 5'10 and my best fitting bike is 52cm CTC on the seat tube and 54.5cm CTC on the top tube with a 11cm stem.